Location: Matlock, Derbyshire
Reference: JOB/25/01702
Salary details: Grade 12 £43,055 - £46,439 per annum, pro rata (plus 2025/26 pay award pending)
Job term: Full Time
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 29 June 2025
Join us a Countryside Manager – Lead the Future of Derbyshire’s Green Spaces
Are you a visionary leader who thrives where strategy meets the great outdoors?
We’re on the lookout for Countryside Managers to take the reins of one of the most exciting and impactful countryside services in the UK. This is your chance to shape the future of Derbyshire’s natural and cultural heritage - while driving innovation, sustainability, and community impact.
You’ll lead a talented team delivering bold business plans across our parks, green spaces, and heritage sites. From biodiversity and nature recovery to destination development, social enterprise, and land stewardship - this role is about making things happen at scale.
What makes this role special?
* You’ll be at the heart of strategic planning and transformation
* You’ll work with everyone from local communities to national agencies
* You’ll blend environmental leadership with commercial thinking
* You’ll help shape policy, partnerships, and place-making across Derbyshire
We’re looking for someone who:
* Can lead with purpose, clarity, and creativity
* Has experience managing large teams and complex projects
* Understands how to balance ecology, economy, and community
* Can turn big ideas into real-world results
Want to chat about the role?
Please email Richard Bonner at richard.bonner@derbyshire.gov.uk
Ready to apply?
Whether you’re from local government, the environmental sector, or a mission-driven business - if you’ve got the vision and the drive, we want to hear from you.
Apply here
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 7th July 2025
We believe that hard work and commitment should be rewarded, and we offer:
* Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service) ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
* Flexi Time Scheme gain up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
* Local Government Pension Scheme providing financial security.
* Cycle to Work Scheme promoting a healthy lifestyle.
* Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
We really look forward to hearing from you!
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